Standardized Technical Specification Bi-Level Passenger Rail Cars for Intercity Corridor Service Chapter 17 Emergency Equipment Revision G
Table of Contents 17-1 Table of Contents 17.0 Emergency Equipment... 17-3 17.1 Overview... 17-3 17.2 General Requirements... 17-3 17.3 Emergency Equipment Lockers... 17-3 17.3.1 Emergency Tools... 17-3 17.3.2 Fire Extinguisher... 17-4 17.3.3 First Aid Kit... 17-4 17.3.4 Snap Lights... 17-4 17.4 Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED)... 17-4 17.5 Seat-Back Safety Information Card... 17-4
Revision Status 17-2 Revision Status Spec Section # Description Date of Revision New Revision Level ALL Original Release 6/2/06 A Author ALL Add CDRL to document 8/29/06 B RichF ALL Enter M 2 Edits and Formatted 02/15/07 C CLC 17.2 Updated List 3/23/07 D CLC ALL Complete Review of Chapter 7/3/07 E CLC ALL Edits from Stan 11/27/07 E.1 CLC ALL Updated Footers 12/10/07 E.2 CLC ALL ALL ALL Incorporated edits and comments agreed upon in Nov. 30 meeting w/ Leo, Bob, and I Rewrite overview, write general reqs, modify snap lights, Re-organized and incorporated comments per Stan, added the Vendor paragraph, and changed the format of Heading 3, Heading 4, and Titles of Standards. 1/3/07 E.3 CLC 2/8/08 E.4 sch 2/8/08 F CLC 17.5.4 Modified specification for snap lights 2/8/08 F.1 sch 17.2 Replaced Language for supplemental reference paragraph 4/25/09 F.2 CLC All Misc edits - 90% review 5/12/09 F.3 sch 17.2 Updated References 7/9/09 F.4 CLC All Conformed to Style Guide 9/24/09 F.5 CLC Spec. Comp All Edited Specified Components per Stan 12/17/09 F.6 CLC Incorporated Stan s response to Interfleet s, PB s & Virginkar s comments. 2/23/10 F.6 CLC All Accepted all tracked changes and formatted 3/21/10 G CLC
Emergency Equipment 17-3 17.0 Emergency Equipment 17.1 Overview The upper and lower level of each rail car shall be equipped with emergency equipment per the requirements of 49CFR Section 239.101. Emergency equipment provided shall include fire extinguishers, pry bars, sledge hammers, first aid kits, chemiluminescent snap lights and seatback passenger safety information cards. Additionally, a storage container for an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) shall be provided in the lower level galley of the café/lounge car, per Amtrak AED standards. 17.2 General Requirements Emergency equipment as provided shall meet all applicable regulations, standards and specifications. Equipment provided shall be located and installed in a manner that facilitates identification and access of the emergency equipment when needed by passengers and crewmembers without the use of keys or tools, unless otherwise specified. Emergency equipment shall be located as to be available to passengers in the range from the 5 th percentile female to the 95 th percentile male, and in accordance with applicable ADA regulations. All emergency equipment shall be new and shall be qualified for use for a minimum of one year after delivery of the car. Each car shall be shipped with a full complement of emergency equipment unless otherwise specified by Customer. 17.3 Emergency Equipment Lockers An emergency equipment locker shall be provided on each level of each car; in the lower-level B-end vestibule and at the upper-level B-end passageway. The location of each locker shall be in compliance with all applicable ADA requirements. The design and layout of the emergency equipment locker shall be in accordance with Amtrak Drawing E-140-2959. Each emergency equipment locker shall be recessed into the wall and shall have a clear Lexan front panel. The panel shall be hinged with a stainless steel piano hinge and secured with a paddle latch. The paddle latch shall have a tamper-seal hasp. The Lexan panel shall be mounted in an equipment locker door equipped with a pencil-lock release so crewmembers can access the emergency equipment without breaking the seal. Each locker shall be marked with emergency equipment signage that is compliant with federal emergency signage standards and compatible with Amtrak standard signage per Amtrak Specification 697 for the safety equipment contained therein. At a minimum, each emergency equipment locker shall be designed to include emergency tools, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and snap lights. The equipment shall be securely attached to the interior of the locker and shall not be loose within the locker, but shall be easily removed in the event of an emergency. 17.3.1 Emergency Tools Each emergency equipment locker shall include the following emergency tools: A 6 lb sledge hammer with an 18 in. ash handle An 18 in. pry bar The tools shall be installed in a manner that will prevent vibration and rattling and be readily available for emergency use.
Emergency Equipment 17-4 17.3.2 Fire Extinguisher The extinguisher shall be securely mounted in a manner that will prevent vibration and rattling and allow their prompt removal in case of fire. The installation shall conform to the requirements of NFPA Specification No. 10. The fire extinguisher shall be clearly marked with instructions in accordance with NFPA Specification No. 10. A dry-chemical, 10-pound fire extinguisher, UL rated 2A-40 type B/C shall be included in the emergency equipment locker on both levels of each car. A fire extinguisher, identical to those specified above, shall also be mounted in the emergency equipment locker behind the cab area of the cab/baggage car. See Chapter 16. A dry-chemical, 2.5 lb fire extinguisher, UL rated 1A-10 type B/C shall be included in each galley area of the café/lounge car. See Chapter 14. Fire extinguishers shall have all required certifications prior to shipment of the car. 17.3.3 First Aid Kit A first aid kit, compliant with the requirements of 49CFR Section 239.101, Pac-Kit p/n 6311AMT, shall be included in each emergency equipment locker. First aid kits, identical to those specified above, shall be located in the emergency equipment locker behind the cab area of the cab/baggage car (see Chapter 16), and in the upper galley area of the café/lounge car (see Chapter 14). 17.3.4 Snap Lights Each emergency equipment locker shall include one package (quantity 10) of 6 in. yellow 12- hour chemiluminescent snap-lights, Cyalume p/n 9-01360. Snap lights shall also be provided in the upper level galley of the café/lounge car. 17.4 Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) A storage container for a Customer-provided Automatic Electronic Defibrillator (AED) shall be provided in a location accessible to crewmembers in the lower level service galley of the café/ lounge car, in accordance with Amtrak AED installation specification. The container shall be a minimum of 9 in. wide by 20.5 in. deep, and shall provide no less than 19 in. of vertical storage clearance. If the AED is to be lifted vertically out of the holder, a minimum clearance of 24 in. must be provided above the top of the holder. The container shall securely retain the AED under all regulated accelerations. Appropriate signage shall identify the location of the AED unit. Details of location and installation of the defibrillator shall be submitted for Customer review and approval (see Chapter 14). 17.5 Seat-Back Safety Information Card The Contractor shall develop the artwork for a seat-back safety information card illustrating the type, location and use of all safety features, emergency equipment, emergency signage and emergency exit pathways for each car type. This safety card shall be designed in the format of Amtrak s Passenger Safety Instructions and shall include a clear Braille overlay. Artwork is to be provided for Customer review and approval. Electronic artwork, suitable for printing, shall be provided to the Customer prior to the delivery of the first vehicle. CDRL
Emergency Equipment 17-5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the printing and delivery of the first 5000 copies of the seat-back safety card prior to the delivery of the first vehicle. Seat-back safety cards shall be shipped to a location to be determined by Customer. CDRL * End of Chapter 17 *